Assistant Controller Denmark

Denmark; Randers, Vissenbjerg, Karlslunde; Remote; DKK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Collé Rental & Sales in Denmark seeks an accurate Assistant Controller to manage the complete financial administration for multiple Danish entities and support annual financial statements. The role requires hands-on, analytical work and close collaboration with branches in Denmark and the Finance Team at headquarters in the Netherlands.

The candidate will handle monthly journal entries, VAT, payroll, and month-/year-end closes, ensuring timely escalation to headquarters when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial administration.
• Experience with monthly reporting to foreign parent.
• Proficiency in Danish accounting standards and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial administration for multiple entities, including lease and fixed assets.
• Develop, prepare, and analyze financial reports.
• Manage Danish payroll administration.
• Post monthly journal entries and provisions.
• Perform month-end, half-year, and year-end closes.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• File VAT returns and statutory reports.
• Process intercompany transactions and revaluations.
• Support continuous improvements in financial processes.
• Coordinate remotely with HQ Controller.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organized

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

INFOR

Job description

Are you an accurate finance professional who enjoys taking ownership? For our team in Denmark, we are looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for maintaining the complete financial administration of multiple Danish entities and supporting the preparation of annual financial statements.

In this role, you work independently while collaborating closely with the branches in Denmark and the Finance Team in our headquarters in Sittard, Netherlands. You are hands‑on and have a strong analytical mindset, enjoy working with figures, and ensure that financial processes are accurate and completed on time.

Your responsibilities as Assistant Controller will be:

• Maintaining financial administration, including lease and fixed asset administration;
• Developing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports;
• Managing the Danish payroll administration;
• Maintaining transparent communication with HR regarding payroll administration;
• Preparing and posting monthly journal entries and provisions;
• Performing month‑end, half‑year, and year‑end closing activities;
• Preparing annual financial statements;
• Filing VAT returns and statutory reports;
• Processing intercompany transactions and revaluations;
• Processing bank transactions;
• Supporting continuous improvements within financial processes.;
• Reporting within a cross‑border structure, proactively providing information, offering support and coordinating remotely with the Controller at headquarters.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Bachelor's level working and thinking capability in Finance, Accounting, or a related administrative field;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting and financial administration;
• Proven experience with monthly financial reporting to foreign parent company;
• Proven experience in independently managing the complete financial administration for multiple entities;
• Thorough knowledge of Danish accounting standards and tax legislation;
• Experience with auditing and processing payroll journal entries and a solid understanding of the Danish social security system;
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with INFOR is considered an advantage;
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills;
• A structured and accurate way of working;
• A highly organized and self‑motivated professional who takes full ownership of local deadlines, solves accounting issues independently and ensures timely escalation to headquarters when necessary;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good command of both Danish and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer?

We offer a challenging position within an international and growing organization where you will have the opportunity to further develop your financial expertise and contribute to the success of our Danish operations.

You will work in a professional environment with short communication lines, dedicated colleagues, and room for personal development.

No agency or recruiter inquiries, please. Collé Rental & Sales manages all recruitment activities directly. Any unsolicited CVs/resumes submitted by recruitment agencies, intermediaries, or third‑party recruiters without prior written approval from our Corporate Recruiter will be treated as direct applications from the candidate. Collé Rental & Sales accepts no liability for fees or compensation related to such submissions.